Subtract 24/63 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 24/63
32/12 - 24/63 is 16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
32/12 = 32 × 21/12 × 21 = 672/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/252 - 96/252 = 672 - 96/252 = 576/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
- In mixed form: 22/7
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